Straight to the point darts.

Straight to the point darts.

Full-time darts coach to over 20 international to Pro level players (6 PDC players) aswell as hundreds of amateurs and county players.

My channel is exclusive to darts content. I create my content as I simply love to play darts and want to help other dart players improve with my own channel.

All my video's are based on how to play darts as well as advise on equipment and general darts setup with the aim to guide any new players in their darting journey.

I throw around an 80 average myself with my left hand due to an injury and dartitis in my right arm.

I occasionally use footage from the Protentional Darts Organisation (the P.D.C) as well as the British Darts Association (The B.D.O). These are used under fair use legislation, and all credit should be given the rightful creators.

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  • @shanemoore4140
    @shanemoore41404 күн бұрын

    Steves throw is majestic

  • @noobztvgaming
    @noobztvgaming4 күн бұрын

    Any new videos soon ,I see Connor scutt did well on modus

  • @Straightdarts
    @Straightdarts17 сағат бұрын

    I'm hopping to either make a video or mabe an Q&A on the 9th and 18th of September. :) It the only days I have two hours free. Been coaching 14 to 17 hours a day lately. Sorry mate.

  • @noobztvgaming
    @noobztvgaming17 сағат бұрын

    @Straightdarts wow lots coaching any video of those

  • @evandavid3271
    @evandavid32715 күн бұрын

    The 120 average he pulled off earlier was mad

  • @paulmccall6977
    @paulmccall69776 күн бұрын

    Superb m8 well done

  • @Straightdarts
    @Straightdarts5 күн бұрын

    Thank you mate. :)

  • @1982kinger
    @1982kinger6 күн бұрын

    I got a fitting done at a local shop with 2 non-pros watching my dart flight. Took about 15 minutes and came away with a very affordable set. It's good to get an opinion but it's not everything. Since then I've switched twice anyways

  • @Hellawaits1
    @Hellawaits18 күн бұрын

    Good practice with some noise 😅

  • @Straightdarts
    @Straightdarts7 күн бұрын

    I know she, is finally turning 4 and I have another one that age call me now, haha

  • @Jacksafc08
    @Jacksafc088 күн бұрын

    Does he always keep that finger under the point?

  • @Straightdarts
    @Straightdarts7 күн бұрын

    Iv notched he has a slightly different grip in some photos, sometimes he is slightly closer to the noise of the dart and sometimes it's more on the side ofnthe point.

  • @gertschepens9535
    @gertschepens95359 күн бұрын

    Thanks really good advice

  • @feralpanda5084
    @feralpanda508410 күн бұрын

    great info for a new player! straight to the point as well. thanks

  • @Jacksafc08
    @Jacksafc0811 күн бұрын

    Don’t suppose you could do a Stephen bunting throw analysis when you get a chance? Always been intrigued by his throw

  • @Straightdarts
    @Straightdarts10 күн бұрын

    I'll try me best to get footage when the coaching calms down. :)

  • @Dave_jm
    @Dave_jm11 күн бұрын

    He holds his dart different now...not straight, but more like Bunting pushing it

  • @maphisto3769
    @maphisto376913 күн бұрын

    what size barrel diameter would you recommend for a beginner ?

  • @Straightdarts
    @Straightdarts11 күн бұрын

    Aournd 6.5mm or 8mm. You want it a bit thicker to keep it comfortable, you won't see the difference in them being any thiner than 6.5mm anyway. :)

  • @ryanwalcroft3351
    @ryanwalcroft335113 күн бұрын

    Great demonstration. Do you always have to put the point in as far as it will go or as long as it’s in firm and not coming out? Thanks

  • @Straightdarts
    @Straightdarts11 күн бұрын

    You can push them in a bit less on some to keep them even or to allow the point to patruid more, bit if you do this, always use a tiny bit of fast dry super glue. :)

  • @liammccullough6827
    @liammccullough682714 күн бұрын

    Just like a tank turret! Thanks a lot for the video

  • @mattjones7437
    @mattjones743714 күн бұрын

    My arm will always end up quite high after the release of the dart? Is this down to releasing the dart too late? And do I stop this?

  • @Straightdarts
    @Straightdarts11 күн бұрын

    Yeah, the laster you release the more you'll lift. Find the pause at the end of the draw and work on lifting the wrist instead of the elbow. :) you'll need to throw alot softer to slow the forarm down. Let the wrist be the first thing ti more after the draw back. Flick it, don't throw it. :)

  • @mattjones7437
    @mattjones743710 күн бұрын

    @@Straightdartsthanks so much for getting in touch. I tend to throw like gary Anderson, pushing the dart rather than throwing and swiffling the dart into position. So I need to throw more like a Mervyn king style, more flick of the dart, just said Mervyn due to him also swiffling the dart into position. Find it quite hard to replicate how gary pushes the dart and keeps his forearm straight!!

  • @SmithsDarts
    @SmithsDarts14 күн бұрын

    my repointing tool has just broke and my new gary andos points have snapped with about 5mm out kf barrel, any other way of repointing it?

  • @carltaylor8829
    @carltaylor882914 күн бұрын

    Congrats pal, not just a fantastic coach 👏 your video analysis of my throw has helped me progress very steadily over the past year or so working on getting my elbow lower etc, and it looks and feels a lot better now. One thing I have noticed is that my elbow is at a better height, I pull back then just before i go theough with the arm, my elbow rises just slightly before i go theough with the dart. Any tips or cues on how to stop this happening? Cheers for all your help 👍🎯

  • @Straightdarts
    @Straightdarts14 күн бұрын

    Thanks mate!! :) Try to stop using the arm at first. Find more pause after the draw and let the wrist become he first thing to move. Lift the wrist not the elbow :)

  • @carltaylor8829
    @carltaylor882912 күн бұрын

    @@Straightdarts thank you, I've started trying a longer pause and can already feel/see the difference. Way more clarity when I pause. It feels like it's at my sight forever but it clearly isn't. Thanks a lot pal 👍🎯

  • @normski32
    @normski3216 күн бұрын

    I’m a beginner at darts and I bought this board because I wanted the best, All my complaints are the same as yours not happy with the quality of it.

  • @WatershipAlan
    @WatershipAlan17 күн бұрын

    My biggest issue now is after battling dartitis (still fighting )my alignment is completely off, my elbow is at the right angle but isn't in line with my body which means I'm covering my face when I throw and it's really uncomfortable finding that old alignment.

  • @Straightdarts
    @Straightdarts11 күн бұрын

    Try lowing the elbow, and if you have to keep the angle on the forarm, male sure you keep that angle like Lewy Williams. Don't try to straighten up during the motion of the throw as your elbow will move inward.

  • @WatershipAlan
    @WatershipAlan11 күн бұрын

    @@Straightdarts I'll try that, thank you! ♥️

  • @paddytoner6715
    @paddytoner671521 күн бұрын

    Another coaching video soon i hope My darts have jumped from low 70 s average to mid 80s

  • @WeeIslay
    @WeeIslay21 күн бұрын

    Absolutely amazing effort Danial, well done. Sorry been away for nearly 6 weeks without access to You Tube. Be proud, be very proud 👏🏻🎯🏆

  • @paintingsbydan6290
    @paintingsbydan629021 күн бұрын

    Could I ask your opinion on this buddy, ive chaned my grip from a 2 finger grip to 3. Ive had a 2 finger grip for years but im constantly getting inconsistent darts, darts landing slightly sideways and lots of bounce outs. Ive now changed to 2 fingers on the barrel and 3rd finger resting on the side/top of the point. The darts are flying much more smoothly and although ive only been using this grip about 3 days they are sticking in the board straighter and more of the point going in the sisal. My only issue, finishing/doubles have got worse. Does this sound like i should stick with this grip and hopefully finishing will improve or would you suggest going back to old grip? Thanks

  • @Straightdarts
    @Straightdarts18 күн бұрын

    It's sounds like removing a ginger will help, but you need to aplay even pressure with the index finger and thumb. Make sure the grip with the index finger snd thumb is even and all other fingers are very light.

  • @paintingsbydan6290
    @paintingsbydan629018 күн бұрын

    @@Straightdarts thanks mate 👍

  • @divshearer
    @divshearer22 күн бұрын

    5:10 describes me to a tee. Starting to think I'm beginning to develop dartitis. I'm losing matches to people I know I can beat every day of the week. I've dabbled in throwing left handed and I feel as though my follow through is almost perfect though I have little to no accuracy yet, I'm just pleased if my darts hit the board.

  • @Elias0031
    @Elias003122 күн бұрын

    Could you do a Paul Lim throw analysis

  • @robertrice9466
    @robertrice946623 күн бұрын

    Brilliant, it’s not just you can’t release the dart. I said to my m8 once when we where playing “I can’t physically just straighten my arm the way I want too” he could see I was upset and suffering from it. I had a quarter final in my local club and the whole week up to it I put myself under so much pressure, practicing every day and practicing badly, I fell apart and couldn’t wait to get off the oche first to 3, beat 3-0. I think it’s a case off wanting to do well and putting yourself under unnecessary pressure to do so. Iam trying to relax and enjoy the game more because if you don’t it will get the better of us who have it. I love the game and I’ll keep trying, your videos are a big help in that. 🎯❤️

  • @Jacksafc08
    @Jacksafc0823 күн бұрын

    Minus the body movement, Good throw to replicate for rear grippers?

  • @Straightdarts
    @Straightdarts20 күн бұрын

    Definitely, the hard part is getting the dart to kick up at release. :)

  • @Jacksafc08
    @Jacksafc0820 күн бұрын

    @@Straightdarts I’ve been replicating Dimi’s throw atm as I find it very comfortable, I replicated Nathan’s but I found my arm aching after a while

  • @darts-multiverse
    @darts-multiverse14 күн бұрын

    @@Jacksafc08 There you discovered, why Asp is now plagued by his arm-injury and now has to pause for a while. Not a style, which one should recommend. I think, he has to learn, how to throw the dart properly.

  • @kennyj1961
    @kennyj196125 күн бұрын

    It's surprising to see a relatively recent post on Jockey Wilson. My story: Jockey was the guest trophy presenter at a dart tournament I played in at Campbeltown Scotland; I think it was 1984 or '85. One person (me) from each team played him one game of 1001.... no I didn't win lol. Remember him being cheerful and funny with the jokes. I have a photo somewhere of he & I at that time.

  • @LUFCWHITES11
    @LUFCWHITES1126 күн бұрын

    Might change my grip, I'm 99% sure my middle finger (stabiliser) is the last one that leaves the darts and sends it into the 5 alot

  • @DJPDARTS
    @DJPDARTS26 күн бұрын

    Well done Buddy

  • @joebird2744
    @joebird274426 күн бұрын

    I just started and I have a question about the release should you release it with your fingers or your wrists

  • @Straightdarts
    @Straightdarts26 күн бұрын

    Your worst must be moving on release, you don't have to push with your fingers but some players find it helps to have a very small push off the fingers as well. :)

  • @joebird2744
    @joebird274426 күн бұрын

    Thanks I'll give it a try ​@@Straightdarts

  • @anthony8bpgaming689
    @anthony8bpgaming68927 күн бұрын

    Would love to see an update on this video. I feel like most of MVG’s bad form right now is due to changes in his technique. Especially the grip. Good vid mate 🎯

  • @Straightdarts
    @Straightdarts26 күн бұрын

    Your right, his alignment is off and his elbow is used was to much.

  • @stumetallicafan
    @stumetallicafan26 күн бұрын

    His dart nowadays points very far down on the draw back where as before the dart was pointing up . The angle is quite significant . Is this a result of the injury that required surgery perhaps ?

  • @Straightdarts
    @Straightdarts25 күн бұрын

    @@stumetallicafan He used to do that when he was 16 years old. Watch his game against Martin Adams in the international darts league back in 2006. :)

  • @anthony8bpgaming689
    @anthony8bpgaming68919 күн бұрын

    @@stumetallicafandeffo a possibility about the surgery. His dart is pointing way down to the ground when he throws, which must be causing the wrist/elbow to react more to propel the dart. It could only make him more injury prone and cause for more stray darts when he’s playing. I definitely feel that if he made some positive technical changes in his game he could get back to the top of the game again. Still plenty of years for him.

  • @zard2damoon30
    @zard2damoon3028 күн бұрын

    Absolutely lovely assessment of this throw. Loved this.

  • @xboxvolley360
    @xboxvolley36028 күн бұрын

    This is the first video i see talking about switching targets. Gives me a good idea what to work on

  • @ryanvaperoad207
    @ryanvaperoad20729 күн бұрын

    Class video, great info.

  • @Jacksafc08
    @Jacksafc08Ай бұрын

    Decent throw to replicate or is it more of a natural throw?

  • @Straightdarts
    @Straightdarts28 күн бұрын

    It's can definitely be replicated, the hard part is getting the worst to more so early. You need to be very soft from the arm with loads of flick. :)

  • @inthemj99
    @inthemj99Ай бұрын

    Actually I want to change my throw like this but I'm holding near middle of my barrel. I tried to change my index finger but my throw I'm using middle finger for touch point ,so I didn't change I don't feel comfortable when I'm throwing. This technique is better for stacking but how can I do that without change my comfortable grip.

  • @Straightdarts
    @Straightdarts18 күн бұрын

    You either have to change the grip or you can keep them flat with a small fight so the bed is less obstructed by the other darts. Let the dart land flat like Taylor in the early 2000s.

  • @inthemj99
    @inthemj995 күн бұрын

    ​@@StraightdartsThanks for your advice mate. I'll try it asap on different flights. My grip actually like Gary Anderson but I didn't understand why I didn't kick the flight. He's an absolute talent ofc 😂 I hope I'll take a throwing analysis from you.

  • @Winnercircles91
    @Winnercircles91Ай бұрын

    A good coach don’t have to be a great player and a great player will not be a good coach!!Appreciate all your time and coaching 🙏keep the fire for all STTP!!!

  • @Winnercircles91
    @Winnercircles91Ай бұрын

    Thank u and my alignment has came better and improved by ur teachings.Pls do a video on preparation for a tournament.Wen practicing all goes well but in a game it goes haywire and winning games I lose🤦‍♂️pls advise.

  • @Straightdarts
    @Straightdarts18 күн бұрын

    You may be practicing to much. Make sure you take a day or two off very week and start to develop a match day preparation. I'll make a video on how I warm up for an event as soon as possible. :)

  • @alanrobertson9959
    @alanrobertson9959Ай бұрын

    Absolutely brilliant, to do what you've done after what you've been through with your dartitis. You are awesome

  • @Straightdarts
    @StraightdartsАй бұрын

    Thank you so much! 😀

  • @sunnyk4096
    @sunnyk4096Ай бұрын

    Mate could you do a video on how to stop dropping your elbow while you throw

  • @Straightdarts
    @StraightdartsАй бұрын

    Yeah :) I'm struggling to get anything done other than the privet work at the moment, but first chance I get ill do it. I have 100 hours of coaching a week at the moment, it's mental.

  • @shanechapman2415
    @shanechapman2415Ай бұрын

    Molded flights last ten times longer and no robin hoods

  • @Straightdarts
    @StraightdartsАй бұрын

    Not for me, they broke just as quick and I just pieced the flights to get Robin hoods instead. It's different for eatch player tbf, some get brilliant results with them :)

  • @Andreas8455pp
    @Andreas8455ppАй бұрын

    You know what darts he was using from 2014?

  • @Straightdarts
    @StraightdartsАй бұрын

    Unicorn core darts 24g. :)

  • @Andreas8455pp
    @Andreas8455ppАй бұрын

    @@Straightdarts thx you🙏

  • @Andreas8455pp
    @Andreas8455ppАй бұрын

    @@Straightdarts And in 2023 ; With the gold points?

  • @Straightdarts
    @StraightdartsАй бұрын

    @Andreas8455pp unicorn signatures based off them. 24g :) It's the same dart but better quality.

  • @ashwraybajpai
    @ashwraybajpaiАй бұрын

    hello mate, how did the board pan out, did you play throughout the year?? and how does it perform now..?

  • @Straightdarts
    @StraightdartsАй бұрын

    It was alright, I used it for 5 months. I lt was a little softer than I like, and went to a mission infinity board.

  • @ashwraybajpai
    @ashwraybajpaiАй бұрын

    @@Straightdartsthankyou, i was also interested in mission samurai 2 or with a strained budget in infinity but here in India either winmau b6 or uni. e pro2 is readily available.. but thankyou for your valuable input and grateful for amazing insights on your channel😊